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Wheat vs. Strudel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Wheat and Strudel

  • Wheat is richer in Phosphorus, Zinc, and Magnesium, yet Strudel is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Calcium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Strudel is 67% higher.
  • Wheat contains 11 times more Magnesium than Strudel. Wheat contains 144mg of Magnesium, while Strudel contains 13mg.
  • Wheat contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Wheat, durum and KELLOGG'S, EGGO, Wafflers, Strawberry Strudel.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Magnesium +1007.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +93.2%
Contains more Potassium +507%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Zinc +940%
Contains more Calcium +761.8%
Contains more Iron +67.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 132% 103% 218% 39% 1% 114% 185% 393% 488%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 88% 222% 10% 113% 7% 91% 11% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Magnesium +1007.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +93.2%
Contains more Potassium +507%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Zinc +940%
Contains more Calcium +761.8%
Contains more Iron +67.6%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +271.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.5%
Contains more Folate +72.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.39
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 105% 28% 127% 57% 97% 33% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 79% 0% 0% 0% 98% 104% 100% 0% 123% 56% 200% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +271.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.5%
Contains more Folate +72.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.39

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +173.6%
Contains more Carbs +42.3%
Contains more Fats +345.3%
Contains more Water +166.9%
Contains more Other +169.7%
14% 2% 71% 11% 2%
Protein: 13.68 g
Fats: 2.47 g
Carbs: 71.13 g
Water: 10.94 g
Other: 1.78 g
5% 11% 50% 29% 5%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 50 g
Water: 29.2 g
Other: 4.8 g
Contains more Protein +173.6%
Contains more Carbs +42.3%
Contains more Fats +345.3%
Contains more Water +166.9%
Contains more Other +169.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +714%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +370.3%
26% 19% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.454 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.344 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.978 g
27% 28% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.7 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.6 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +714%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +370.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Wheat Strudel
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat Strudel Opinion
Net carbs 71.13g 48.8g Wheat
Protein 13.68g 5g Wheat
Fats 2.47g 11g Strudel
Carbs 71.13g 50g Wheat
Calories 339kcal 318kcal Wheat
Sugar 16.8g Wheat
Fiber 1.2g Strudel
Calcium 34mg 293mg Strudel
Iron 3.52mg 5.9mg Strudel
Magnesium 144mg 13mg Wheat
Phosphorus 508mg 263mg Wheat
Potassium 431mg 71mg Wheat
Sodium 2mg 691mg Wheat
Zinc 4.16mg 0.4mg Wheat
Copper 0.553mg Wheat
Manganese 3.012mg Wheat
Selenium 89.4µg Wheat
Vitamin A 0IU 1316IU Strudel
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 395µg Strudel
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU Strudel
Vitamin B1 0.419mg 0.39mg Wheat
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.45mg Strudel
Vitamin B3 6.738mg 5.3mg Wheat
Vitamin B5 0.935mg Wheat
Vitamin B6 0.419mg 0.53mg Strudel
Folate 43µg 74µg Strudel
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.6µg Strudel
Tryptophan 0.176mg Wheat
Threonine 0.366mg Wheat
Isoleucine 0.533mg Wheat
Leucine 0.934mg Wheat
Lysine 0.303mg Wheat
Methionine 0.221mg Wheat
Phenylalanine 0.681mg Wheat
Valine 0.594mg Wheat
Histidine 0.322mg Wheat
Cholesterol 0mg 12mg Wheat
Trans Fat 0.2g Wheat
Saturated Fat 0.454g 2.7g Wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.344g 2.8g Strudel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.978g 4.6g Strudel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wheat Strudel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Wheat
63%
Strudel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
168%
Wheat
54%
Strudel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 689mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.246g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat
Wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Strudel
Strudel is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169721/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.